For the 2025-26 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 3,897 students in Nacogdoches County, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Nacogdoches County, TX are Central Heights Middle School, Douglass School and Woden J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nacogdoches County, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Nacogdoches County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Nacogdoches County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Heights Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10317 Us Hwy 259 N
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
(936) 552-3441
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
(936) 552-3441
Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Douglass School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20712 S Fm 225
Douglass, TX 75943
(936) 569-9804
Douglass, TX 75943
(936) 569-9804
Gr: PK-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Woden J High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5263 F M 226
Woden, TX 75978
(936) 564-2481
Woden, TX 75978
(936) 564-2481
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Garrison Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
459 N Us Hwy 59
Garrison, TX 75946
(936) 347-7020
Garrison, TX 75946
(936) 347-7020
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Cushing School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1088 W Bearkat Dr
Cushing, TX 75760
(936) 326-4890
Cushing, TX 75760
(936) 326-4890
Gr: 6-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Martinsville School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12952 St Hwy 7 E
Martinsville, TX 75958
(936) 564-3455
Martinsville, TX 75958
(936) 564-3455
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Chireno Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 Main St
Chireno, TX 75937
(936) 362-2132
Chireno, TX 75937
(936) 362-2132
Gr: PK-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Mike Moses Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Park St
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5001
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5001
Gr: 6-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #99.
Mcmichael Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4330 S E Stallings Dr
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 552-0519
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 552-0519
Gr: 6-8 | 1,338 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: n/an/a
Nacogdoches Co Alter Educational Coop
Alternative School
6003 N St
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 205-1000
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 205-1000
Gr: K-12
Nacogdoches County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Accelerated Learning Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Drawer 631521
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 552-0535
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 552-0535
Central Heights Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1800 Douglass Rd
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 564-2681
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 564-2681
Drawer 631521
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5000
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5000
Gr: 7-8 | 972 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
1005 Leroy St
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-5070
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-5070
Gr: PK | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
16039 F M 226
Etoile, TX 75944
(936) 465-9404
Etoile, TX 75944
(936) 465-9404
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Nacogdoches Boys Ranch Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
7245 F M 1275
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 560-1310
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 560-1310
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Nacogdoches County Alter Ed Coop (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Hwy 7 E And 95 S
Martinsville, TX 75958
(936) 564-3455
Martinsville, TX 75958
(936) 564-3455
Nacogdoches County Alter Ed Coop (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
901 Main St
Chireno, TX 75937
(936) 362-2132
Chireno, TX 75937
(936) 362-2132
Nacogdoches County Alter Ed Coop (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
301 Hughes St
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-5770
Nacogdoches, TX 75961
(936) 569-5770
Nettie Marshall Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
422 W Cox St
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5062
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 569-5062
Gr: PK | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Nisdsfasu Charter Campus (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1620 Raguet St
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 468-4006
Nacogdoches, TX 75963
(936) 468-4006
Gr: K-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Nacogdoches County, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Nacogdoches County, TX include Central Heights Middle School, Douglass School and Woden J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Nacogdoches County?
10 public middle schools are located in Nacogdoches County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nacogdoches County?
Nacogdoches County public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Nacogdoches County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Nacogdoches County include: Cushing School vs. Douglass School, Douglass School vs. Cushing School, Mcmichael Middle School vs. Cushing School
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